Police confirmed that the suspect died as a result of the shooting.
July 15, 2023, 1:58 AM ET
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Police in Fargo, North Dakota, say one of their own was killed in a shooting Friday, an incident that also critically injured two other officers and injured two civilians.
The suspect died as a result of the shooting which took place at the intersection of 25th Street South and 9th Avenue South, Fargo Police said in a press release overnight.
“A total of five individuals sustained injuries in this incident. The Fargo Police Department can confirm that one of its officers has died as a result of sustained injuries and two remain in critical condition this evening,” the City of Fargo said in a statement regarding the shooting. “Two other involved civilians sustained serious injuries, including the suspect who has died as a result of the shooting.”
Police initially evacuated residents in the area of the shooting during the investigation but confirmed shortly after that there was no longer a threat to the general public, police said.
The investigation is ongoing and the identities of those involved are not being released at this time as the process of notifying family members is currently ongoing. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.
The Fargo Police Department confirmed that they will not be releasing any additional information prior to a scheduled press conference on Saturday morning at 4:30 p.m. ET.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Tragedy Strikes Fargo: Officer Killed, Two Officers and Two Civilians Critically Injured in Shooting Incident
Fargo, North Dakota – In a devastating turn of events, a Fargo police officer lost his life while two other officers and two civilians sustained critical injuries in a shooting incident that occurred on Friday. The suspect responsible for the shooting was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Fargo Police Department.
The incident took place at the intersection of 25th Street South and 9th Avenue South, marking a tragic day for the Fargo community. The shooting unfolded rapidly, leaving chaos and grief in its wake.
Authorities have revealed that a total of five individuals were injured during this shocking incident. The City of Fargo officially confirmed the tragic news, stating, “The Fargo Police Department can confirm that one of its officers has died as a result of sustained injuries and two remain in critical condition this evening.” The statement further informed that two civilians involved in the incident also suffered serious injuries.
Immediate action was taken by the police, who swiftly evacuated residents from the vicinity of the shooting for their safety. However, police later informed the public that there was no longer a threat to their general well-being.
Currently, the investigation into this heart-wrenching incident is ongoing, with authorities actively working to ascertain the motive behind the shooting. As is customary, the identities of those involved are being withheld for now, as the process of notifying their respective families is underway.
The Fargo Police Department has announced that no additional information will be released until the scheduled press conference on Saturday morning at 4:30 p.m. ET.
This tragic event has deeply shaken the Fargo community, and citizens are urged to come together in support of the affected families and the police department during this challenging time.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.